International student admissions

Thank you for your interest in enrolling at Harding University! We are proud to welcome students from over 60 nations, creating a diverse and enriching global community. Here, you’ll find a home away from home, where you can grow academically, relationally, and spiritually, preparing you to make a lasting impact in the world. We’re excited to help you discover your inspired purpose!

To learn more about how we support our international students, be sure to explore our International Student Services Office

How to Apply

International students seeking admission to the University should submit the following:

Step 1 — Apply: A nonrefundable $50 fee is required to apply. When applying online, you should pay online. 

Apply Online

International Student Application Deadlines:

Fall semester application deadline is June 1, and all required items must be submitted by July 1.

Spring semester application deadline is October 1, and all required items must be submitted by November 1.

Step 2 — Send us your transcript(s): Visit myiee.org and select one of the following options:

• For First-Time Freshman graduating from a non-U.S. high school, select the $120 "Document report + GPA" option.
• For international applicants attending a U.S. high school, please request your guidance counselor to send your official transcript via email, a third-party secure electronic transcript service, or by mail.
• For transfer students from a non U.S. college(s) select the $145 "Education Report" option.
• For transfer students international applicants attending a U.S. college(s), please request your institution to send an official transcript via a third-party secure electronic transcript service or by mail.

Step 3 — Send your TOEFL or IELTS scores if the official language is not English. These must be sent directly from the testing center. All international students, both undergraduate and graduate, who enroll at Harding University are expected to present a TOEFL score of 550 or higher (or an equivalent combined score of 70 on the IBT) or a 6.0 on the IELTS.

Step 4 — Send a copy of your passport to admissions@harding.edu.

Step 5 — Pay international student deposit by logging into your application. This $1,000 deposit will be used towards the student's first semester tuition. The enrollment deposit is refundable if the student cannot attend for any reason. Students will not be accepted without the deposit.

*When all items for admission have been received, you will be considered for admission. An I-20 will be sent only after a student has been accepted to the University.

YOU ARE ACCEPTED! WHAT'S NEXT?

Step 6 — Pay enrollment fee and select housing preferences (deadline is May 1) by logging into your application. Once you have decided to join the herd, commit by paying your $250 enrollment fee and select your housing preferences. 

Step 7 — Send your immunization records to admissions@harding.edu: The Arkansas Department of Health requires proof of two MMR - Measles, Mumps, Rubella - immunizations for college students. The MMR immunization must be received on or after your first birthday. Please send your immunization records to admissions@harding.edu. Exemptions from this must be filed with the Arkansas Department of Health.

Step 8 — Submit your confidential reference. Listing a reference is required when submitting your application. To check the status of your reference request, please visit your application account.

Step 9 — Sign up for Bison Bound by logging into your application.